Chen Yuezhi smiled at her, "Madam, do not fear. I am a female physician, and this is my daughter. You are in difficult labor and are currently at the inn. Your maids and attendants are all outside. Shall I call them in?"
The woman in labor, upon hearing this, suddenly touched her belly, "My child?"
"Madam, rest assured, the baby is doing well. I have stopped your bleeding and repositioned the fetus. You still have a tough battle ahead. I suggest you take a piece of ginseng to restore your strength."
After Chen Yuezhi finished speaking, she went to call the maids and attendants waiting outside the door, "Your madam is awake. Quickly bring in hot water and all necessary items. Also, the midwife, hurry in."
The maids and attendants all rushed in.
The midwife examined the woman in labor and exclaimed with joy, "Good, good! Madam's bleeding has stopped, and the young master's position is also normal! Madam, how are you feeling now?"
Just as the woman in labor was about to speak, she suddenly cried out, "The baby seems to be coming out!"
The midwife peered under the covers, "The young master's hair is about to show. Madam, quickly, push!"
The room was once again in a state of chaos.
Outside the room, Jiang Pan stood downstairs, waving to Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Wan.
Chen Yuezhi washed her hands with the water brought by the laboring woman's maid, then came downstairs, "Where is the carriage?"
"It's parked outside, don't worry. What's the situation here? Can we leave?"
Jiang Pan wanted to sell the Tai Sui quickly, otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease.
Chen Yuezhi said, "We have to wait a while longer. The madam's condition is very critical. I'm afraid there might be further complications later."
Jiang Pan nodded, "Alright, we'll leave after everything is settled."
Jiang Wan suddenly said, "Dad, Mom, I don't think we need to go out and find a buyer ourselves. We already have a ready buyer?"
The couple was bewildered, "Who?"
Jiang Wan smiled and pointed to the room upstairs, "That madam. She is an official's wife, and Mom just saved both her and her child's lives. Entrusting her with selling our item would be much more reliable than us finding a buyer ourselves."
"We are unfamiliar with Tongzhou Prefecture. Even if we aren't cheated, can we safely leave the city with such a large sum of money? But if we find that madam, we won't have these worries."
When Jiang Pan heard this, he felt the plan was brilliant.
Chen Yuezhi, however, was a little uneasy, "This... will it work?"
Jiang Wan smiled, "Whether it works or not, we'll know by trying?"
A short while later, the cries of an infant could be heard from the room upstairs.
The door opened, and an attendant came out shouting, "Female doctor, please come in and check on our madam."
Chen Yuezhi quickly took Jiang Wan upstairs and into the room.
The woman in labor had been through a lot and was exhausted, falling asleep. The room was filled with the strong smell of blood.
Chen Yuezhi first examined the woman in labor, and after confirming there were no issues, she then checked the newborn.
It was a boy, with red skin, looking a bit ugly. Jiang Wan took a glance and lost interest.
Chen Yuezhi smiled and said, "Congratulations to Madam and the young master for their safe arrival. However, Madam has lost a lot of blood and needs a period of slow recovery."
The attendant clasped her hands together in a bow, "Thank heavens, thank the Bodhisattva's blessings, and thank you, doctor. If not for you, Madam and the young master would likely have been in danger today."
Saying that, the attendant pulled Chen Yuezhi aside and asked, "Doctor, will my madam's body... affect future pregnancies?"
Chen Yuezhi smiled, "Madam's foundation is very good. Although she has suffered, her fundamental health has not been harmed. After two years of recuperation, she can expect good news again."
The attendant's face lit up with joy, "That is truly wonderful."
"By the way, Doctor, would you be able to stay and help my madam recuperate for a few more days? Rest assured, all expenses will be covered by us."
After the near-death experience, the attendant had no doubt about Chen Yuezhi's medical skills.
Chen Yuezhi pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "Although we have some matters to attend to, a physician's heart is like that of a parent. Since we have encountered this situation, there is no reason not to help. Then, please arrange accommodation for our family of three."
The attendant repeatedly expressed her gratitude and quickly sent someone to make arrangements.
The family of three then stayed at the inn.
This was Jiang Wan's first time staying at an inn since her transmigration. The attendant was very generous and arranged for their family to have the best rooms.
The rooms they had in the Jiang family were far inferior to these superior rooms, so Jiang Wan was quite happy, treating it as a vacation.
The inn was well-appointed, and the food was delicious. After eating her fill, Jiang Wan climbed into bed and sprawled out, making Chen Yuezhi and Jiang Pan laugh.
Madam Shen woke up around dusk. Chen Yuezhi went to examine her, confirmed there were no issues, and then prescribed some tonifying medicine.
Chen Yuezhi's medical skills were rudimentary, and she was very cautious when prescribing medicine. The herbs she chose were common ones for nourishing qi and blood, which might not have been the most effective but were definitely safe.
The next day, Madam Shen finally recovered her strength and called Chen Yuezhi over to express her gratitude. Jiang Wan naturally accompanied her.
Madam Shen, in her early twenties, was a typical young lady from a prominent family, speaking in a soft voice, "After I woke up this morning, I learned from my嬷嬷 how perilous the situation was last night. Our survival, mother and son, is entirely due to the doctor's miraculous healing. Thank you, Doctor, for saving our lives."
Chen Yuezhi quickly smiled and said, "Madam, you need not be so polite. Saving lives and healing the injured is the duty of a physician; thanks are not necessary."
Madam Shen smiled, "Doctor is truly benevolent, but this humble woman cannot be without courtesy. I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, except to offer a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Doctor."
The attendant immediately brought over a tray, on which were five silver ingots.
Looking at the silver, Chen Yuezhi suddenly didn't know how to bring up the matter of the Tai Sui.
Seeing that she didn't accept it, Madam Shen asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Jiang Wan quickly interjected, "Madam, there is nothing wrong. It's just that we originally intended to ask Madam for a favor. Now that Madam has offered this gift of thanks, my mother feels it's difficult to speak."
Madam Shen asked curiously, "What favor? As long as it is something I can do, I will do my best."
The attendant coughed softly, reminding Madam Shen not to be so hasty.
In these chaotic times, one must be cautious when traveling.
Jiang Wan smiled, "It's not a matter that will trouble Madam. It's like this, our family of three comes from Jianzhou. Life in our hometown has become unbearable, so we are bringing our family to seek a living in Jiangnan. A few days ago, we obtained an item in the mountains and wish to bring it to Tongzhou Prefecture city to exchange for some silver. However, we are unfamiliar with this place. Not only are we afraid of being cheated, but we are also afraid of not being able to leave the city gates after selling it for silver. Therefore, we wish to ask Madam to help us find a way."
Madam Shen, seeing such a young child speaking so eloquently, with no trace of childishness in her words, but rather like an adult, couldn't help but ask, "How old are you?"
Jiang Wan held up a chubby hand, "I am five years old."
Madam Shen praised her, "You are the smartest five-year-old girl I have ever met."
Jiang Wan giggled, "I also think I am very smart."
Madam Shen was amused by her, "What is the item you wish to sell? May I see it first?"
Jiang Wan smiled and nodded, "Of course. The item we wish to sell is Tai Sui."
Madam Shen was startled, "What did you say? Tai Sui?"